Senior Director Global Internal Audit & Internal Controls - Europe (m/f/d)
Job Description
Job Description
Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?
Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Uniquely Yours.
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Director, Global Internal Audit & Internal Controls – Europe to serve as a pivotal leader in safeguarding the financial integrity and operational effectiveness of Mondelēz International. The leader in this role will be responsible for overseeing the execution of global internal audits and the European internal control function, ensuring the implementation of robust risk management practices and compliance with all relevant regulations. You will lead a team of skilled auditors, guiding them in performing comprehensive risk assessments, executing internal audits, and partnering with business leaders to strengthen the control environment. Your expertise will be critical in identifying areas of improvement, driving process harmonization, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement across the organization.
Beyond the technical aspects of audit and controls, the Senior Director, Global Internal Audit & Internal controls – Europe will serve as a key leader and strategic advisor, providing insightful recommendations to mitigate risks and enhance operational efficiency. You will champion a growth and digital mindset, leveraging technology to optimize audit processes and uncover valuable insights from data.
How you will contribute
Audit & Controls Leadership
Lead global internal audits and internal control processes for Europe.
Perform detailed risk assessments to identify areas of vulnerability.
Partner with regional management to develop and implement a robust internal controls program.
Compliance & Risk Management
Drive a strong controls and compliance environment by providing expert assessment of policy and controlseffectiveness and organizational compliance.
Lead overall understanding of business risks and the effectiveness of internal controls and operating practices inan assigned region or process.
Process Improvement & Efficiency
Drive harmonization, efficiencies, and improvements to ways of working.
Build a mindset of continuous improvement within the Internal Audit and Controls team.
Team Leadership & Development
Recruit, develop and lead a high-performing Internal Audit and Controls team.
Drive our Finance talent agenda in the region.
What you will bring
A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:
Experience & Education
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
CPA or CIA (or equivalent) certification preferred.
12+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, controls, finance and risk management.
Experience in a leadership role managing audit teams and interacting with senior management.
Experience in the consumer-packaged goods (CPG) industry is a plus.
Technical Expertise
Deep understanding of internal controls and audit practices.
Expertise in risk/control frameworks (e.g., COSO), enterprise risk management processes, financial policies and procedures, U.S. GAAP/IFRS, Global IIA and SOX requirements.
Broad understanding of commercial and corporate finance.
Growth/Digital Mindset
Ability to identify strategic opportunities and leverage technology to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.
Business Acumen
Deep understanding of business practices globally with in-depth knowledge of financial reporting, sourcing, supply chain, marketing, information systems, sales, shared services and customer service operations.
Significant and relevant external/internal audit experience in a Big Four accounting firm and/or in a large global corporation.
General understanding of enterprise resource planning (ERP) applications (e.g., SAP).
Leadership Skills
Proven business partnering and communication skills across a large global, public company.
Experience working as a regional finance leader managing diverse, cross-functional and business partner teams to drive compliance environment.
Integrity
Sound judgement in all decisions and interactions aligned with our values, policies, and external regulations.
Business Unit Summary
At Mondelēz International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right by offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broad range of delicious, high-quality snacks that nourish life's moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about.
We have a rich portfolio of strong brands globally and locally including many household names such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. We are proud to hold the top position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy and the second top position in gum.
Our 80,000 makers and bakers are located in more than 80 countries and we sell our products in over 150 countries around the world. Our people are energized for growth and critical to us living our purpose and values. We are a diverse community that can make things happen—and happen fast.
Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.